Identification & Site Information
• Name: Humber Bay Barge (Unofficial)
• Type: Wood Barge – likely scuttled
• Date Built: Unknown (est. late 19th or early 20th century)
• Date Lost/Scuttled: Unknown – possibly mid-20th century
• Coordinates: 43.6311, -79.4735 (View on Google Maps)
• Depth: Approx. 6 metres (20 ft)
• Access: Shore or small craft launch from Humber Bay Park East/West
Dive Type
Urban Shore Dive / Submerged Structure
Description
This site features the remains of a submerged wooden barge, located in the sheltered waters of Humber Bay, west of downtown Toronto. Likely scuttled intentionally to serve as part of a breakwater or erosion control system, the barge lies in shallow, silt-heavy waters close to the shore.
The wooden hull is reportedly intact in parts, with visible timbers and structural outlines during brief windows of clear water. However, the bottom is extremely muddy, and any fin movement can severely reduce visibility.
The site is occasionally used as a training location for buoyancy and navigation practice due to its accessibility and manageable depth, but poor visibility and limited points of interest make it more suitable for local skill refreshers than scenic dives.
Final Disposition
Scuttled, remains submerged in place; not marked on navigational charts.
Located By & Date Found
Known through diver observations and sonar scans; not officially surveyed or charted.
Site Condition
• Visibility: Poor – often <1 metre (3 ft), highly silted
• Bottom: Muddy, soft sediment
• Obstructions: Broken timber, buried debris
• Hazards: Visibility loss from silt disturbance, sharp wood/metal fragments
NOTMARs & Advisories
• No hazard markers; site is not recognized on official marine charts
• Not in major boating lanes, but caution advised due to proximity to shore
Resources & Links
• Google Maps – Approximate Dive Location
• City of Toronto – Humber Bay Park Info
• Local diver notes and forums (e.g., Ontario Dive Logs)
Keywords, Categories, and Glossary
• Keywords: Humber Bay dive site, Toronto barge wreck, Lake Ontario barge, scuttled vessel Toronto, underwater training site
• Categories: Shore Dive, Urban Lake Dive, Artificial Structure, Low Visibility Dive
• Glossary:
• Breakwater: A structure built offshore to reduce wave energy along the shoreline
• Scuttled: Vessel deliberately sunk, often to serve structural or environmental purposes
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